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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.28, 409.28 and 230.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.28, 409.28 and 230.08 is: 344.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.28 : 409.28 = 230.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.28/409.28 = 230.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.28x = 409.28 × 230.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.28x = 94,167.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,167.14/273.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.58

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